With the children off for the Easter holidays, you might be scratching your head for places to visit within Lincolnshire which would make a fun family day out.

Luckily, if you're after something seasonally appropriate, there are a few places which have springtime written all over them.

Whether you want a chance to see some very cute newborn lambs or fancy letting the kids loose on an Easter egg hunt, these lovely outdoor venues have plenty going on.

Hall Farm Park

The family-run Hall Farm Park at South Kelsey is just a 30-minute drive from Grimsby on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds.

A real working farm, there are plenty of things for you to see and enjoy and, with Spring in full swing, the venue has just seen the arrival of cute lambs who are waiting to be bottle fed. So if you’ve ever wanted to feed an adorable lamb, now is the perfect opportunity to do so - feeding usually takes place around noon and 4pm daily (although exact times may vary).

There’s plenty of fun lined up for the Easter period too, with Clucky Chucky’s Easter egg hunt taking place on Friday, March 30 through to Monday, April 2.

Mix and match between indoor and outdoor play, with a magical woodland walk, or why not enjoy a tractor ride, take a goat for a walk, race around in Keith’s ‘krazy karts’ or meet Flo, the children’s entertainer, who will be visiting the farm on Good Friday and Bank Holiday Monday.

During the Easter holidays, Hall Farm Park will be open from 10am to 5pm every day and, if the weather does start to misbehave, the park’s fully-heated indoor play barn will keep you cosy so you can continue to have fun.

How much is it?

Adults and Children 2 years and over – £6.50

Children under 2 years – Free

Senior citizens – £5.50

Family ticket (any 4 people) – £25.00

Where is it?

Caistor Road, Market Rasen, LN7 6PR

Directions: From Grimsby and Cleethorpes, take the A46 west towards Caistor. Go down the Caistor bypass to Nettleton. Then turn right on to the B1205 to Moortown, straight over the crossroads for approx 3 miles. Hall Farm Park is on your left.

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Elsham Hall Gardens and Country Park

Enjoy animals, birds, an adventure playground and more at Elsham Hall. With plenty to do for the whole family, this lovely venue is perfect for the Easter holiday.

Events will take place between Friday, March 30 and Sunday, April 15 and it's open every day from 11am to 5pm. First up is Easter bunny week with a visit from the Easter Bunny and an Easter egg hunt (until April 6).

Easter Sunday, April 1 meet entertainer, Feet First, who will entertain families and children and on Monday, April 2, he will offer carnival style family fun.

The gardens include a large medieval carp lake and stew pond and a 19th century coach house and stables which are Grade II listed. The Walled Garden is a four acre site which has been re-landscaped. There is a sensory garden and a 'one world' area, paddocks for sheep and goats and a guinea pig village, aviaries and a variety of sculptures. The very large grass viewing mound is perfect for roly-polying down!

A selection of small domestic and farm animals live in the park and garden areas and rabbits have a new home in the Secret Garden where you will also find some colourful pheasants. And when you've finished exploring sit down for refreshments in the tea room!

How much is it?

Adult- £5.75

Children - £4.75

OAP, disabled, student - £5

Child under 2 - Free

Where is it?

Elsham Hall Gardens and Country Park, Brigg, DN20 0QZ

Directions: Just two miles from the M180/A180 interchange at Barnetby Top (M180, Jct 5) and only three miles from the railway station in Barnetby.

Rand Farm

Just under an hour's journey from Grimsby, there are lots of activities over the Easter holidays from Friday, March 30 through to Sunday, April 15, including a ‘Who done it’ egg hunt (from April 3).

One of the animals from the farm has stolen special eggs and help is needed to find them. Interactive musical pantomimes will take place throughout the day to tell the story of the stolen eggs too.

Over the Easter weekend get stuck in with Rufus Rabbit and enjoy a chocolate egg hunt - how many eggs can you find in the straw? Can you jump further than Rufus? Or why not tackle Daisy Duckling’s bean bag challenge!

Lamb bottle feeding is taking place every day at 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3.30pm.

Rand Farm offers a “hands on” approach to fun and learning experiences. There’s plenty of indoor play for you to enjoy including; Astra slides, rope bridges, balance beams, climbing wall and an indoor air cannon shooting arena, spiral slides and shoots in the indoor heated play pods – which are all included in your entry fee.

Jump on board the diggers, scoop up the sand and drop it out again in the fantastic sand pit or ride along the special pedal tractor track, race with friends or just relax and pedal away for a gentle ride. There is also an under 4’s play area too.

Rand Farm Park is open seven days a week from 10am – 5pm.

How much is it?

Standard entry (non-term time)

Children Under 2 - Free

Children Over 2 £10.95 (£9.95 online)

Adults £10.95 (£9.95 online)

Senior citizens £8.25 (£7.25 online)

Special needs children £8.25 (£7.25 online)

Where is it?

Rand, near Market Rasen LN8 5NJ.

Directions: Located near the main A158 Lincoln to Skegness road, about two miles North on the Lincoln side of Wragby. Clearly signposted off the A158.